On cold spring mornings in the Nebraska Sandhills, calving season can test even the most experienced ranchers.

Proper heifer development boosts fertility, reduces calving issues, and ensures productive cows for years to come.

TAPPEN, N.D. - One could be excused for thinking the central North Dakota weather on March 30 was an early April Fools' Day joke - and a cruel one at that. The northwest wind bit at exposed skin and ...

Mark Wagner — the start of a new calving season upon him — said he’s “pushing the envelope as hard as I can.” Wagner, a rancher and farmer at Monango in south-central North Dakota is what’s known as ...

From sire influence to multiples, learn the primary factors that cause calving difficulty and why some issues tend to happen ...

The 2026 North Atlantic right whale calving season produced 23 calves, the highest total in nearly two decades, raising cautious optimism for the endangered species’ recovery. Many mothers had shorter ...

EDINBURG, N.D. – As twilight fades to darkness, Joel Mathiason’s gentle hands lift a newborn calf to its feet and steer it into a barn stall knee-deep in straw. A cow follows. When she enters the ...

The 2026 North Atlantic right whale calving season produced 23 calves, the highest total since 2009, sparking cautious optimism for the critically endangered species. Researchers note shorter ...

Smart planning can reduce scours risk and help maintain antimicrobial effectiveness. Dr. Brett Terhaar, has practical tips ...